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Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Morristown, TN

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Just some minor tweaks to the Slight Risk (2/5) area for the afternoon update. Strong to damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning will all be possible beneath thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive any watch or warning information. If thunder roars, go indoors.
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Make sure to practice heat safety! Drink plenty of fluids, avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, stay in air conditioning, and don't forget your pets and check in on relatives and neighbors!
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Showers and storms will move through the area this afternoon into the evening, with the stronger storms bringing a threat of damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. Drier weather is expected for Tuesday and Wednesday, and afternoon humidity will be lower both days.
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Showers and storms will move through the area this afternoon into the evening, with the stronger storms bringing a threat of damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. Drier weather is expected for Tuesday and Wednesday, and afternoon humidity will be lower both days.
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Showers and storms will move through the area this afternoon into the evening, with the stronger storms bringing a threat of damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. Drier weather is expected for Tuesday and Wednesday, and afternoon humidity will be lower both days.
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Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921
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 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)		 Weather Vsby.
(SM)		 Temp.
(ºF)		 Dewpt.
(ºF)		 Hum.
(%)		 Wind
(mph)		Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)		Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA17:55Light Rain With Thunder \ Lightning Observed10696894SSE 7-30.05
Andrews-Murphy NC17:35Clear10867568CALM95 [HI]29.98
Chattanooga TN17:53Heavy Rain With Thunder \ Mist \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed1957248NW 26G39103 [HI]29.95
Crossville TN17:53Lightning Observed10757290CALM-30.02
Dalton GA17:55Lightning Observed10957960VRB 3114 [HI]29.92
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)17:53Light Rain With Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed1/2737193N 16G30-30.02
Middlesboro KY17:55Lightning Observed10767491CALM-29.98
Monroe Cnty TN17:35Mostly Cloudy107878100N 12G17-29.96
Morristown TN17:55Partly Cloudy97171100CALM-29.99
Oak Ridge TN17:57Light Rain \ Mist3727093VRB 3-29.99
Tazewell Cnty VA12:35Mostly Cloudy10777080W 6-30.14
Tri-Cities TN17:53Light Rain With Thunder \ Cumulonimbus Clouds, Lightning Observed7727196VRB 3-30.00
Wise VA17:55Light Rain With Thunder In The Vicinity \ Lightning Observed76969100ESE 5-30.07
Greeneville, TN17:35Overcast10807378W 14G24-29.99

Local Weather History For August 17th...
In 2010, slow moving storms created flooding northeast TN and southwest VA. 1 drowned.

 

 

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